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WSDOT seeks comments on PCC rail system strategic planTue, 03 Mar 2015 16:12:14 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/03/33_PCCdraftplan.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/03/33_PCCdraftplan.htmComments sought on draft PCC rail system strategic planWSDOT files 17 million dollar lawsuit in 2013 Skagit River Bridge collision, collapseMon, 02 Feb 2015 22:31:39 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/02/2_skagitbridgelawsuit.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/02/2_skagitbridgelawsuit.htmWSDOT files $17 million lawsuit in Skagit River Bridge collapseNew online tool helps truck drivers plot route, avoid bridge strikesThu, 15 Jan 2015 20:35:03 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/15_newbridgemappingtool.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/15_newbridgemappingtool.htmNew online bridge mapping tool helps truck drivers plan their route and avoid bridge strikes.Disadvantaged and small businesses invited to learn about future contracting opportunitiesWed, 14 Jan 2015 22:57:41 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/DBEForums.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/DBEForums.htmDisadvantaged and small businesses invited to learn about future contracting opportunitiesFederal funding to improve transportation safety in Washington communitiesThu, 08 Jan 2015 17:27:39 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/2014SafetyProjectAwards.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/2014SafetyProjectAwards.htmFederal funding to improve transportation safety in Washington communitiesRelief in sight: WSDOT awards $70M to fix 32 bridgesFri, 12 Dec 2014 16:29:30 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/12/LocalAgencyBridgeAwards.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/12/LocalAgencyBridgeAwards.htmRelief in sight: WSDOT awards $70M to fix 32 bridgesWSDOT releases Freight Mobility Plan aimed at further boosting state's economyTue, 02 Dec 2014 18:39:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/12/02_FreightMobilityPlan.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/12/02_FreightMobilityPlan.htmNew 2014 Freight Mobility Plan highlights strengths, challenges of state freight systemWSDOT’s performance report gets some airMon, 01 Dec 2014 22:09:02 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/12/GNB_55.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/12/GNB_55.htmThe Washington State Department of Transportation’s quarterly performance and accountability report, the “Gray Notebook” takes off in its 55th edition, providing an in-depth look at the agency’s aviation program.SR 20 North Cascades Highway Closes for the WinterMon, 24 Nov 2014 17:46:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/24_SR20NorthCascadesHighwayCloses.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/24_SR20NorthCascadesHighwayCloses.htmTwo more feet of new snow filled avalanche chutes and the resulting snow slides on Sunday and Monday closed the North Cascades Highway for the season.Chinook and Cayuse Passes Close for the WinterMon, 24 Nov 2014 16:53:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/24_ChinookAndCayusePassesClose.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/24_ChinookAndCayusePassesClose.htmAfter a temporary closure of Chinook and Cayuses passes over the weekend, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews have decided to keep the passes closed for the season as of Monday, Nov. 24.Know before you go: Prepare for Thanksgiving travel as thoroughly as you plan the big mealFri, 21 Nov 2014 19:14:16 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/21_BestThanksgivingTravelTimes.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/21_BestThanksgivingTravelTimes.htmTips for making your Thanksgiving travel smootherPublic invited to comment on future transportation projectsTue, 18 Nov 2014 23:10:47 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/2015STIP.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/2015STIP.htmPublic invited to comment on future transportation projectsWSDOT finds leak in liquid deicer tank west of Snoqualmie PassThu, 13 Nov 2014 22:16:44 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/liquiddeicerleak2014.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/liquiddeicerleak2014.htmWashington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews discovered a leaking deicer storage tank at 3 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.Two winters without snowshed means longer wait times for drivers on I-90 Snoqualmie PassThu, 13 Nov 2014 21:59:10 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/13_LongerWaitTimesi90.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/11/13_LongerWaitTimesi90.htmHYAK – For the next two winters, drivers traveling over Snoqualmie Pass will experience longer wait times during closures for avalanche control work as contractor crews continue work to widen Interstate 90.Bike and pedestrian collision risks increase with longer hours of darkWed, 29 Oct 2014 17:32:42 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/BikePedSafetyTips.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/BikePedSafetyTips.htmBike and pedestrian collision risks increase with longer hours of darkPublic’s help needed to get eastern Washington rail system on trackThu, 23 Oct 2014 15:28:58 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/23_pccrailworkshops.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/23_pccrailworkshops.htmPublic’s help needed to get eastern Washington rail system on track.
State, rail agencies requesting input for strategic rail-line improvements. rail workshopsWinter’s on its way; make sure you and your vehicle are preparedFri, 17 Oct 2014 23:25:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/17_winterdrivingtips.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/17_winterdrivingtips.htmDrivers should prepare now for winter weather, icy roadsWSDOT releases 2014 Corridor Capacity ReportThu, 16 Oct 2014 22:24:55 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/2014_CCR.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/10/2014_CCR.htm2014 Corridor Capacity Report released.Reminder: WSDOT’s aviation office has relocatedTue, 16 Sep 2014 19:49:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/09/WSDOTAviationNewLocation.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/09/WSDOTAviationNewLocation.htmNew WSDOT Aviation locationWashington state dedicates its first U.S. Bike RouteThu, 11 Sep 2014 17:21:08 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/09/USBR10DedicationAnacortes.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/09/USBR10DedicationAnacortes.htmWashington state dedicates its first U.S. Bike RouteNew Assistant Secretary for WSFWed, 10 Sep 2014 15:45:29 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/09/10_NewWSFSecretary.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/09/10_NewWSFSecretary.htmToday, Lynn Peterson, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation, announced the appointment of Lynne Griffith as Assistant Secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division.WSDOT’s performance report crosses the watersFri, 22 Aug 2014 16:24:08 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/08/GNB_54.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/08/GNB_54.htmGNB_54State selects ARG Transportation to operate central Washington rail lineThu, 21 Aug 2014 21:33:03 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/08/ARGRailine.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/08/ARGRailine.htmState selects ARG Transportation to operate central Washington rail lineCall for volunteers: Help tally Washington’s cyclists and walkers this fallMon, 18 Aug 2014 18:56:17 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/08/18_tallycyclistsandwalkers.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/08/18_tallycyclistsandwalkers.htmDuring a three-day survey last year, volunteers counted nearly 66,000 bicyclists and pedestrians across Washington. As another survey cycle approaches, about 400 volunteers will be called upon again this fall to tally the number of people who ride a bike or walk to their destinations.State-managed airports lending aid to central Washington firefighting effortsThu, 17 Jul 2014 23:49:22 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/AirportsWildfire.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/AirportsWildfire.htmThree state-managed airports are dedicating resources and facilities in the effort to fight the wildfires burning in central Washington.WSDOT to host four airport workshops in SeptemberThu, 17 Jul 2014 16:26:54 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/AviationSeptWorkshops_17.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/AviationSeptWorkshops_17.htmWashington airport managers are invited to attend any of the four aviation workshops that the Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting this September:Rock scaling project along SR 410 east of Chinook Pass to cause delaysWed, 16 Jul 2014 16:24:20 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/chinookconstruction2014.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/chinookconstruction2014.htmStarting July 21 through October, crews will close State Route 410 for 30 to 40 minutes to remove loose rock from the slopes east of Chinook Pass.SR 241 Bridge near Mabton closes to all traffic through late summerWed, 16 Jul 2014 15:49:35 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/16_SR241BridgeClosure.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/16_SR241BridgeClosure.htmThe Mabton-Sunnyside Bridge on State Route 241 closes all traffic until later this summer.Statement from Washington Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson regarding the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) hearing on the cause of the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge collapse and safety recommendationsTue, 15 Jul 2014 18:38:44 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/15-SecStatement-NTSBHrg.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/07/15-SecStatement-NTSBHrg.htmWe appreciate the work of the NTSB and its recommendations. WSDOT has already begun acting on NTSB’s recommendations for improving access to data for the freight industry to better plan travel routes of oversized loads.Campaign signs sprouting like flowersTue, 24 Jun 2014 22:05:11 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/CampaignSigns.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/CampaignSigns.htmOLYMPA – Candidates and their supporters are reminded by the Washington State Department of Transportation that campaign signs are not allowed in the state highway right of way.Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal proposed for aviation projectsTue, 17 Jun 2014 21:04:41 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/DBEgoalforFAAfundedprojects.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/DBEgoalforFAAfundedprojects.htmDisadvantaged Business Enterprise goal proposed for aviation projectsDump the pump and save this summerMon, 16 Jun 2014 20:57:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/16_DumpThePump.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/16_DumpThePump.htmAs gas prices increase and add pressure to household budgets, public transportation agencies across the country encourage commuters and travelers to consider their transportation options this month. And locally, three Thurston County public transportation partners, Intercity Transit, WSDOT, and Amtrak Cascades formed a multimodal partnership to help people “Dump the Pump.”Contractor announces details of repair work plan for the SR 99 tunneling machineMon, 16 Jun 2014 20:04:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/16_detailsofrepairworkplan.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/16_detailsofrepairworkplan.htmBertha, the State Route 99 tunneling machine, has always been big. The focus now is on rebuilding Bertha and making her better, according to a new repair work plan unveiled Monday, June 16, by Seattle Tunnel Partners.Washington has new plan to keep freight movingWed, 04 Jun 2014 16:16:47 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/4_Freght_plan_comments_wanted.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/06/4_Freght_plan_comments_wanted.htmOLYMPIA – A new plan to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient movement of goods from supplier to customer is now ready for public review and comment.Chinook Pass reopens at noon Friday, just in time for Memorial Day weekendThu, 22 May 2014 18:48:10 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/ChinookReopens2014.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/ChinookReopens2014.htmAfter weeks of clearing snow, the Washington State Department of Transportation will reopen State Route 410 Chinook Pass at noon on Friday, May 23.WSDOT’s performance report keys in on the environmentThu, 22 May 2014 16:30:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/22_PerfRptEnviron.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/22_PerfRptEnviron.htmThe Washington State Department of Transportation’s quarterly performance and accountability report, the “Gray Notebook” puts the environment under the microscope with its 53rd edition this week.$5.2M in federal grant funds awarded to improve transit services across stateWed, 21 May 2014 16:59:11 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/MAP-21Grants.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/MAP-21Grants.htmMore than $5.2 million in newly awarded federal MAP-21 grants for new buses and facility improvements means service improvements are coming to 18 public transportation providers in Washington.Know before you go: use travel tools to navigate holiday travel routesTue, 20 May 2014 17:35:16 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/20_MemorialDay_2014.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/20_MemorialDay_2014.htmUsing the Washington State Department of Transportation predicted travel volumes and online tools is the key to starting roadway travel for Memorial Day 2014.Keller Ferry back in serviceFri, 16 May 2014 22:20:10 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/16_kellerferrybackinservice.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/16_kellerferrybackinservice.htmThe Keller Ferry is back in service as of 12:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 16). An elusive issue with the computerized steering system on the Keller Ferry vessel, M/V Sanpoil, disrupted regular service on the Columbia River route for the past seven days.Cayuse Pass set to reopen just in time for the weekendTue, 13 May 2014 22:06:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/13_CayusePassSetToReopenJustInTimeForWeekend.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/13_CayusePassSetToReopenJustInTimeForWeekend.htmMOUNT RAINIER – The gates to Cayuse Pass, a scenic spring and summer driving route through Mount Rainier National Park, will soon reopen to travelers. Vehicle traffic will be allowed on State Route 410 at Crystal Mountain Boulevard and State Route 123 near Stevens Canyon Road at noon, Friday, May 16. Chinook Pass, an east entrance through Mount Rainier National Park, is expected to reopen by Friday, May 23.WSDOT strategic plan sets new direction for the futureTue, 13 May 2014 14:52:21 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/13_StrategicPlan.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/13_StrategicPlan.htmOLYMPIA – With an emphasis on greater community involvement and partnerships, agency efficiency and innovation, and a multimodal approach to transportation system capacity, Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson today introduced Results WSDOT – Setting WSDOT’s Direction, a strategic plan for 2014 to 2017.
Contractor crews working on the SR 520 Floating Bridge and Landings Project used 80 bolts, each 16 to 20 feet long and close to 800 pounds, to secure Pontoon V to Pontoon W near Lake WashinSR 20 North Cascades Highway reopenedThu, 08 May 2014 19:03:37 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/08_SR20_NCHReopens.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/08_SR20_NCHReopens.htmDespite weather and equipment challenges, crews opened the highway in time for Winthrop’s ‘49er Days visitors at noon, May 8.Washington celebrates National Bike to School Day on May 7Mon, 05 May 2014 16:37:08 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/_2014WalktoSchool.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/_2014WalktoSchool.htmWashington celebrates National Bike to School Day on May 7State seeks federal funds for transportation projects and planning studiesFri, 02 May 2014 17:10:40 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/2_StateSeeksFederalFunds.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/2_StateSeeksFederalFunds.htmOlympia - Washington’s citizens could see mobility improvements in highways, ferries and freight rail if the state’s three capital grant applications are selected to receive a portion of the $600 million available nationwide in federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant funds.7-year reign: Washington retains its title as nation’s most ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’Thu, 01 May 2014 20:27:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/01_BicycleFriendlyState.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/05/01_BicycleFriendlyState.htmFor the seventh consecutive year, Washington has been named the nation’s No. 1 “Bicycle-Friendly State” by the League of American Bicyclists.WSDOT employee safe after natural avalanche buries equipment during clearing efforts on Chinook PassFri, 25 Apr 2014 18:12:53 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/25_14_chinookpassavalanche.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/25_14_chinookpassavalanche.htmA natural avalanche swept down the hillside of State Route 410 over Chinook Pass Thursday morning, trapping an employee inside a piece of equipment for several hours.SR 99 tunneling machine to resume digging in March 2015Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:03:29 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/4-21_SR-99-resumes-March-2015.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/4-21_SR-99-resumes-March-2015.htmThe State Route 99 tunneling machine will resume digging by the end of March 2015, according to a schedule released today, April 21, by the project’s design-build contractor, Seattle Tunnel Partners.Two weeks of major width and lane restrictions on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass begin April 12Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/10_14_singlelaneclosuresI-90.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/10_14_singlelaneclosuresI-90.htmIn two days, Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass will have major width restrictions and will be reduced to a single lane in each direction for two weeks, including weekends.Work zone safety refresher: see orange, slow down or pay the priceFri, 04 Apr 2014 15:38:56 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/04_workzone_safety_2014.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/04_workzone_safety_2014.htmThe ultimate price is someone’s life, maybe even your own.SR 530 slide relief funds on the way to help people with special transportation needsWed, 02 Apr 2014 03:47:00 GMThttp://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/landslidePTgrant.htm
http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2014/04/landslidePTgrant.htmGov. Jay Inslee today announced emergency public transportation grant funds will help respond to the needs of certain people affected by the landslide in Oso – people whose age, disability or income had already limited their transportation options.